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Auction archive: Lot number 265

Pierre-Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879) Greyhound, with Left Front Leg RaisedPierre-Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879) Greyhound, with Left Front Leg Raised

Estimate
US$800 - US$1,200
Price realised:
US$1,353
Auction archive: Lot number 265

Pierre-Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879) Greyhound, with Left Front Leg RaisedPierre-Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879) Greyhound, with Left Front Leg Raised

Estimate
US$800 - US$1,200
Price realised:
US$1,353
Beschreibung:

Pierre-Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879) Greyhound, with Left Front Leg Raised Stamped "P.J. MENE" in the base by the dog's left rear paw, inscribed "Susse Frères..." to the left of the signature, Susse Frères foundry mark at front of base. Bronze with brown patina, height 8 in. (20.2 cm), with an oval bronze base. Condition: Minor carrosion, dust and dirt to interstices, probably a posthumous cast. N.B. The Susse Frères firm owned a large foundry in Paris. The company was well known for their fine bronze castings with superbly applied patinas. After the death of Pierre-Jules Mène in 1879, the Susse Frères foundry acquired the rights to reproduce his models and produced posthumous proofs marked "Susse foundeur éditeur, Paris."

Auction archive: Lot number 265
Auction:
Datum:
22 Jan 2016
Auction house:
Bonhams | Skinner
Park Plaza 63
Boston, MA 02116
United States
+1 (0)617 3505400
+1 (0)617 3505429
Beschreibung:

Pierre-Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879) Greyhound, with Left Front Leg Raised Stamped "P.J. MENE" in the base by the dog's left rear paw, inscribed "Susse Frères..." to the left of the signature, Susse Frères foundry mark at front of base. Bronze with brown patina, height 8 in. (20.2 cm), with an oval bronze base. Condition: Minor carrosion, dust and dirt to interstices, probably a posthumous cast. N.B. The Susse Frères firm owned a large foundry in Paris. The company was well known for their fine bronze castings with superbly applied patinas. After the death of Pierre-Jules Mène in 1879, the Susse Frères foundry acquired the rights to reproduce his models and produced posthumous proofs marked "Susse foundeur éditeur, Paris."

Auction archive: Lot number 265
Auction:
Datum:
22 Jan 2016
Auction house:
Bonhams | Skinner
Park Plaza 63
Boston, MA 02116
United States
+1 (0)617 3505400
+1 (0)617 3505429
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